Which of following best describes the function of the vertebral curves?
A) providing balance and flexibility to the body
B) accommodating muscle attachment
C) improving cervical center of gravity
D) accommodating the weight of the pelvic girdle
A
Explanation:
B) The vertebral column would not have to be curved for muscle attachment.
C) The curves of the vertebral column improve the center of gravity of the whole body, not just the cervical region.
D) The curves move the body weight closer to the body's axis for better balance, not for the weight of the pelvic girdle.
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